Lifestyle Lift: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhat is the Lifestyle Lift? Is It As Good As a Mini Facelift?
I am wondering if the Lifestyle Lift is the same thing as a mini lift or a verticle lift, just much more advertising.
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patty gonzales
in Pagosa Springs, CO
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A lifestyle lift versus a mini facelift
A mini facelift results in mini results. There is a big push form minimally invasive surgery which, in many instances is very appropriate. The concept of a mini facelift is great advertising but it frequently yields disappointing results.
A lifestyle lift is a lower third facelift that addresses jowling and neck laxity (turkey neck). Most surgeons use a smas plication or imbrication technique which is a method of anchoring the muscle in a more elevated position. The lift involves...
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What is the Lifestyle Lift
The basic Lifestyle Lift procedure is a short-flap SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) procedure that hasbeen a proven, well-established facial plastic surgical procedure for more than 30 years. The procedure lifts and secures
the sagging skin and deeper muscle tissues from the lower face and neck. The incision is neatly concealed along the hairline, in front of and behind each ear. Excess skin is trimmed and the incision closed. Liposuction may be used in the
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Mini facelift vs lifestyle lift
It is my opinion in many things in life including facelifts "less is less" not less is more. A lifestyle llft is performed by generally non plastic surgeons very quickly leaving out many maneuvers shown to give lasting results in clinical studies. A facelift must be custom tailored to your aging pattern or you will look like a freak or under done and wasted your money.
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What is the Lifestyle Lift?
The Lifestyle Lift company heavily markets a procedure, which in its "base price" form is a type of mini lift; you may be encouraged to upgrade to include a neck procedure or laser. It is important to understand that it is not a revolution or even an advance in technique specifically. In fact, your Lifestyle Lift results may be better, or worse depending on who is doing it and how it is performed. If you would like to have more insight on the spectrum of the LSL experience,...
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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